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State the theme of the novel.

Input: The Catcher in the Rye

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The theme of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is the search for individual identity and the pursuit of connection in an increasingly complex and disorienting world. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, attempts to make sense of a world he sees as superficial, phony, and filled with danger, ultimately struggling to form connections with others.